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March 12, 2024

Reducing Your Energy Bill

Workshop for covered crop growers in Auckland  May 23rd and Christchurch May 27th.  Sharing new energy focused tools and resources. Speakers discussing technologies for fuel switching and energy reduction.  There will also be a site visit to a nursery grower who has converted from using fossil fuels for heating.

March 11, 2024
Ribbon cutting marks the opening of a new JS Ewers Biomass Energy Centre
A state-of-the-art biomass plant, which will help reduce on-farm emissions by 98%, has been officially opened at Nelson growing operation, JS Ewers.
March 11, 2024
High hygiene standards are crucial to mitigate co-infection
No silver bullet to mitigate co-infection with the ToBRFV virus.
March 11, 2024
Trial Grodan and Philips Full LED shows high level quality tomato production with up to 40% heat input reduction
When growers manage humidity in the greenhouse with active dehumidification, they can minimise the impact of the lower radiant heat input (lower pipes, LED lights & increased screening hours) on the uptake of water and nutrients by the crop.
March 11, 2024
Governance and Board Training
Registrations are now open for the next Mayfield Governance Development Programme, starting 1st May 2024. This programme is geared towards members of the food and fibre industry, ensuring multi-sector engagement.
A brewing new industry for the North
March 12, 2024
A brewing new industry for the North
Ngawha Innovation & Enterprise Park progress with Specialty Coffee Project
Gerbera Greenhouse Business for Sale
March 12, 2024
Gerbera Greenhouse Business for Sale
12 William Potter Lane, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland
Introducing Moleaer’s Trinity: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Advanced Nanobubble Technology
March 12, 2024
Introducing Moleaer’s Trinity: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Advanced Nanobubble Technology
Moleaer has been helping growers all over the world improve water quality and achieve better fruit quality and higher yields while reducing inputs and chemical use with its leading nanobubble technology.
For Sale – 456 Corbett Road
February 26, 2024
For Sale – 456 Corbett Road
An opportunity to purchase an award winning and highly profitable horticultural going concern, including the land and extensive improvements. The property comprises 2.6 hectares of flat land, improved by an impressive 1.1 hectare glass house and sprawling 3 bedroom dwelling with large indoor swimming pool and detached workshops.
Fleecegrow turning wool into substrates a reality – GROWER SURVEY
February 26, 2024
Fleecegrow turning wool into substrates a reality – GROWER SURVEY
Sheep’s wool could be a solution for both the sustainability and supply challenges for indoor growers and nurseries.
Harnessing the Power of Biogas
February 26, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Biogas
A Sustainable Opportunity for Industrial Manufacturing

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Events

“If you don’t have a strategy, you don’t have a good crop”
December 8, 2023
“If you don’t have a strategy, you don’t have a good crop”
Frank Florus Greenhouse Consultant delivers a superb technical presentation.
Philips LED toplighting + interlighting system replaces hybrid system at Jami Tomatoes BV
February 12, 2024
Philips LED toplighting + interlighting system replaces hybrid system at Jami Tomatoes BV
Owner Michel Zwinkels says: “People often underestimate the added value of interlighting.”
Aussie growers band together to boost the whole berry basket
February 12, 2024
Aussie growers band together to boost the whole berry basket
In an industry first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets.
Packaging of Tomatoes in the UK
January 29, 2024
Packaging of Tomatoes in the UK
Supermarkets in England (mostly) package their standard size tomatoes rather than have them loose
Synergy – protect plants from various soil-borne pathogens.
January 29, 2024
Synergy – protect plants from various soil-borne pathogens.
Prodoz International is the New Zealand and Australian distributor of the Seawin Biotech Biological Fertiliser range including Synergy, a uniquely formulated Bacillus subtilis product used for root development and pathogen control. Registered organic in Australia.
Autumn and Winter are not far away, and energy will again be a hot topic/cost for growers.
January 29, 2024
Autumn and Winter are not far away, and energy will again be a hot topic/cost for growers.
Energy reduction funding applications are still available.   EECA Tech Demonstration Fund may provide you with a subsidy opportunity.